Things to do in Southend-on-Sea

Southend Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Southend Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

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David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

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The Shamrocks

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live OrchestraDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across th…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

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The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees

The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees tour together for their joint 'Story of Goth' tour. Premier tributes to the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

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Diana & Lionel - Endless Love The Show

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel good night out and it celebrates the two legendary art…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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The Jam'd: Tribute to The Jam

The Jam'd have built a huge fan base who agree this show is better than any other tribute to The Jam including Mr Foxton himself.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Simulation Muse + The Runaway Killers

Simulation Muse and The Runaway Killers began life as Protostereo in 2014. Regarded amongst many venues as one of the highest quality cover bands on the live en…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Party101

Party101 came to life through the mind of Nickelodeon star Matt Bennett. Matt has taken these shows to 30+ cities, gaining the attraction of tens of thousands o…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tyber and Pete from The Dualers

9 piece Jamaican Rhythm and Blues band.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Katherine Jenkins

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite singers, in 2017 Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling 'Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Justin Hayward

Having chalked up nearly fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward's voice has been heard the world over.Known principally…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tubular Bells Live in Concert

Celebrating the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical piecesOver the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live c…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On – 50th Anniversary TourBritish music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK celebrating his 50th anniversary in music.With this…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Stylistics

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Classic Rock Show

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Emo Fest

The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase!All the biggest emo songs in existence with a live band & live DJs spinning all the angst yo…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé is one of Britain’s most successful living songwriters. Her debut album Our Version of Events, which sold over 5.4 million copies to date, was the b…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Fratellis

Glaswegian trio with the knees-up indie anthems.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Hindley Street Country Club

Hailed as the greatest cover band in the world, Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are heading across the UK in autumn!

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Change-Change of Heart 40th Anniv Tour+SouLutions+DJ Chris Brown

Iconic 80s Soul/ Disco band, Change are celebrating the re-release of their classic 1984 album Change of Heart with a 40th Anniversary Tour. 4 dates at Londons…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.Nurse…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Prat Pack

Inspired by the performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, the UK stars are hitting the road (with Pasquale at t…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular r…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganat…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

What The World Needs Now

The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated s…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Reef

Reef are an English band from Glastonbury, England. The band members include Gary Stringer on vocals, Kenwyn House on guitar, Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic G…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea